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Y365 ULF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,224 mi
Last recorded123,224 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY365 ULF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 123,224 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Oct 2016 123,224 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 121,293 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside and nearside suspension arm bushes have slight play

play in inner arms

Fail 31 Oct 2015 121,293 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside and nearside suspension arm bushes have slight play

play in inner arms

Pass 31 Oct 2014 119,128 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 117,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 115,283 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on most rear suspension joints

Pass 10 Oct 2011 114,092 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 112,524 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 109,995 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 109,774 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2008 102,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 94,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 86,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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Y365 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y365 ULF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y365 ULF registered?

Y365 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y365 ULF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y365 ULF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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